Stapling-machine for boxes, cases, and the like.



, H. WEBER.

STAPLNG MACHINE POR BOXES, GASES, AND THB LIKE.

v APPLICATION FILED FEB. l, 190.

Patented Sept. 22, 1914 3 SHEETS-SHEET 2.

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I l A I I g 3' H. WEBER. STMLING MACHINE FOP. BOXES, C AND THE LIKE.

APPLIOATION HLM) PE T910.

`1,11 1,113.. Patented' 22, 1914.

such suppoct with respect to b* ci. "S

BENE? WEBER, GE? CHIGGG, ILLNGIS, ASSGNOR TO LAT-HAM MACHINERY COM-PANY, OF CHICAGO, ILLENGS, CORPORTIGN @E LLNOS.

SAELHTG-BICHENE FQR BOXES. CASES, El? THE LIKE.

Speccaton of 'Letters Patent,

ppliention e February l. 1926. Serial No.

projects bevond the edge and rests against the Aface or the Walladjacent another edge.

and the'edges secured together by stitchin;T or inserting :i fasteningstaple through the i'iap and the adjacent wail of the box. With stainingmachines as novv' constructed, it is only possmle to insert the staplein ciose proximity to the corner of the case.` or midway." between tieedges of tlie Hap, and as these dans var v in Width. it will be apparentthat an extended free edge will be produced h v the flap, and which edgewill not be secured down 'against the face of the Wall, and will causeconsiderable inconvenience to the user.

ln order lo overcome these ditiiculties and objections. and to p15/:wideimproved mw cliine of this character. which capabie being" adiusted toan;Y desired angle Wicili respect to the Work to insert the stapie atauf.' desired angie with Arespect to the oi the vvcrli and according tothe iviitii of the lian io secure the free edge thereof against theanjacenty Wall of the loon. t'ierebv producing a niucii stronger jointis t`ie primary object oi the present invention.

.5i ui'ther object is to provide an improved machine oi this characterin which the stepling mechanism may be rigidly adjusted to am7 angiewith respect to the work, and improved means for securing the mechanismin its adiusted positions.

further object to provide an impro-ved Work support @operating with thestagni-ing mechanism. und in'iproved ineens for correspondingly andindependently adjusting; the stitching mechanism.

A further obiect to provide improved means for securing the vvor:support in any of its adjusted no. 'tions iui'tlier object to provide animproved machine of this character 'which vviii oe sini-pie. duraliieand cheap in construction and e'i'cctive and etiicient in opeiaion.

To the attainment ot liese ends and the accomplishment of other new unduseful objects, ill appear, the invention consists in the features oi"novelj; in the construction. cornl'iination and arrangement of theseveral parts hereinafter more fuilj' described and claimed. and slionnin the :ic-

'conipsnving drawings liodiment of tile invent e Figure i is a siffle elVroved n'nicliine of tl.i\ elia..

lin accordance ivitli the principles this inveutiou. Fig. 2 an enlargeddetail ticnal view ot' the head rin/d the operating il` istraiing sucenin. and in Wniclfieva'tion of an iniand adjustinfr mechanisms oi: thestitclier. Fig'. 3 is a sectionai view on line 3 of Vig, Fig?. i is asectionai *View* on line 4. i oi Fig; Fig. "i is a view iiia'r to Fig'.4i. sliovving the stitching mechanism in un adjusted posing with respectto the inain support. Fig. t) is enla. @ed detail vieu' partly in sectntne means .ion showing for securing the sti @ning mechanism in any 2?its adjusted positions. 7 is a detail sectional vienY teken on line 7 7of Fig. l.

Fig. 8 an enlarged detuii sectional View taken on iine 8-8 of Fig. 7. 9is a detail sectional view taken on line of Fig'. i". Fig'. 1G anenlarged detail view partly in section of tiie lacking; mecliarimi 'forsecuring the ivnrl support in any o adjusted posi ions. f i e. diar`siimvinp' stuui ie vvorii v ous e work.

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to the edc iei'eri'ing more par ings. and .in'tlie presenteseinpliiieation of any* e l e i the invention. the numeral i5designates e main support i. ich-is provi( ed with an afm i6 having ahead. la" ut the free end thereof.

This head i'is 'provided itli a iecess 1S ugcn the irou diere-oi. asshown more clearlv` in Fig. 2. The stapling or stitching mechanismdesignated generally by the reference numeral i9 in lig. l, may De ofany desired or Well known minstruction, and preferably comprises astapie forme driver 2l and a cani 2B for operai g he oinei and driver(The cuni provided with a cani groove 23 which. iec.,.i

jection Q-L on the *former Q0. Connected to the driver 2i s link 25. en"t iinl in turn has a tixed cennectien .261 vvi'ii earn.

me dranrvy The stitching mechanism is mounted upon 'i adapted to beinserted into the recess 1S in a shiftable support 26, which ispreferably provided with spaced projecting arms ori extensions 2T. 28.and these extensions are the head 1T through the open side thereof. Atnaxle or pivot pin 29 is provided, which through the top and bottom ofthe head 1T. and also through the extensions 28, 29 of the support 26.(lne extremity of the pivot pirror axle 2f) is secured to the lower wallof the recess 1S. preferably by means of threads 30 on said extremity.'I he portion of the pivot pin which parses through the Wall of therecess prefeihbly smooth and enlarged as at 31, to form a shoulder Thepivot pin or axle '29 projects beyond one of the walls of the recess inthe head, preferably the upper wall, and is provided with an operatingwheel or handle 33. by means of which the pivot pin or axleA maybe'rolated. and when rotated, the threaded extremity 3() will cause thesame to be simultaneously and longitudinall)` adjusted. A bevel gear 3lYis loosely supported upon the pin or axle 19, and is arranged t0 rotateabout the latter in a horizontal plane. This gear flfis supported b vmeans of a collar 23 which cooperates with the shoulder 32 and betweenwhich the gear held. The cam is provided with an axle 36n which extendsthrough the support 26 and projects into the recess l of tle vhead 17.The free. end of the axle 3G may be supported in any desired or suitablemanner, but is preferably journaled in a bearing 37 on the extension Q8.A bevel gear 38 is secured to the axle 3G. preferably between thesupport '2G and the bearing 91T. and is arranged so that the gear illwill mesh therewith. A power shaft 3f is journaled bv one extremity inthe head l. and by the other extremity preferably in t portion of thearm 1G. A bevel gear 40 is .secured to the free end of the shaft, and islocated within the recess 1S to rotate in an upright plane. and soarranged that the gear -l will mesh therewith. Motion may be imparted tothe -haft 3f) in any desired or :suitable manner. preferably by means ofthe pulley ll. and a clutch mechanism designated generally by thereference numeral 4Q. may be provided for locking thefpulley to theshaft. This clutch mechanism is controlled by 1 treadle 43 located in aconvenient place for the operator. and through the mechanism cfconnecting links 44. l5 and lever lo. The stapling mechanism being,mounted upon the support QG. and the latter l being rotatable about thepivot or axle 2l on an upright axis. may be adjusted to any l desiredangle about the axis. and with rel spect to the head 1T. ln order toimpart such adjustment to the 'stapling mechanism. the gear must bemoved from the position L'hown in full lines in Fig. Q out of mesh iwith the gears 28. 40 and into the position shown in dotted lines insaid figure.v Thisl adjustment may be accomplished by means of thehandle 33 to rotate the pivot or axle 2S). and .ewhen thus adjusted, thestaplng 70 mechanism and support Q6 may be turned about its pivot fromthe position shown in Fig. l to the position shown in Fig. 5, or to anintermediate osition, after which the pivot or axle may li sitedirection, and the gear 34 moved into mesh with the gears 38. 40.

Any suitable means may be provided for. securing the stitching orstapling mechanism in its adjusted position, and for this purpose one ofthe projectingportionsof the support 26 maybe provided with a pluralityof apertures 47. A fastening pin` or bolt 4S is provided with a threadedbody portion and this portion passes through one of the walls of therecesslS, and is provided with a handle 49, by means of which it maybelongitudinally adjusted.' The free extremity of'l the bolt 48 ispreferably smooth, as shown at 50 in Fig. 6, and is adapted to be moved90 into or outof any one of the apertures or recesses 47 on theextension 2850 that in order to adjust the stitching mechanismv aboutits pivot. the extremity 50 of the bolt 48 must be withdrawn from theaperture 47, 95 the mechanism adjusted, and when adjusted the extremityof the bolt inserted iii another of the apertures. By providing theadjustable gear 34 it will be apparent that the stitching mechanism maybe adjusted about its pivot' without varying the stroke of the stapleand forming mechanism, that is, without altering the timing of theoperation of the cam 2Q. 4It will be apparent. that should'the gear 10534 be allowed toremain in mesh with the. gears 38 and 40 during thisrotative adjustment of the stitching mechanism.; the cam 22 would beoperated during the adjustment, so as to vary the time ofoperationthereof. 1 10 By moving the gear 34 out of mesh with the gears38, 40 before adjustment, the timing of the opeation ofthe cam :22 willbe uniform in any of the adjusted positions of the stitching mechanism.

If desired, one-,side of the head 17 may be left open and a suitableclosure 51 may be provided by means of which ready access may he'had tothe gearing in the recess 18. rThis closure may besecured'to the" headby 12C means of hinges and an elastic member 53' may be provided. whichtends normally to hold the closure closed.

In order to ascertain the adjustment of j the stitching mechanism and toproperly position the same any suitable means` may be proiided. such asa catch comprising graduations or indications 53. which may be markedupon any suitable portion of` the mechanism, preferably upon the lfront;of

e adjusted in the oppo- 75p 1Werl; support which sar-vrs one o the waliset th recess i8, as shot-va more eieariy in S, and, e pointer or indicator 5e may he supported ny any :nov- -able part of this mechanism,preferably the support 26, to co erate with the graduetions orindications. rifhese graduatons 53 and the indicator' are so arrangedwhen the indicator is adjacent any one of the greduations, one of theapertures 17 in the extension 28 or" the support 26 be properlypositioned receire the estremitv 50 of the heit he ivo-ri: is supportedhy means'of a preterabgT comprises an erin 55 having narrouv supportingsurtace. erm is pivotaliy .iounterh as at 5G, for adjustment in uprightplane to auitable bracket or support 5?, end this bracket or support ismounted Jfor laterai adjustment upon a iateral extension 5S, which isformed upon or secured to the main support l5 below arm i8. Any suitahieineens may provide" for torniing the connection between the bracket 5iand the extension and for tris purpose the estension may 1oe providedVith grooves 55h within which the fastening devices 6G are o These boltsor fastening devices pass through the hase 6i or' the `orackets l' forsecuring the parts together. The work support 55 may be adjusted aboutits horizon tal axis or pivot in ,any desired or suitable manner,preferably hy means of an adjusting device or screw 62 (see 1),'Whichpasses through the extension of the support and has engagement 'ith theface on the hase Si 'et the hrackets.

" pted to 'oc adjusted 'n support i5,

nsion if prefer`- hearings of the holte or apted to slide.

ahi? orovi .1 A 1 which progect neven lieti-veen which nearinffs or earsthe hase 6 1 U- 1i: 'v

trie Drache-ts or is iocated. sorse- S5 is your fled o); its estremithese ears or prog -cti and. through and has aded enujagenien. thearnisoi" the oracuet 5'? anu an operating handle or cranii GT 'ed hf.'one extremit)Y to the screw. e i. ew is held agan'ist lonvitudinaiadustmcnt ov means ot securb i .j p ing devices 68 in the 'rsa-m ot orcollars porting the vforl; bracket and support to the main support shownin Fig, i in i in dotted lines, or to ai; tion.

Any suitable means mai, e

locking the work support in its adjusted positions, and for this purposethere may oe provided a latch or catch 69 which is pivotaiiy mounted, asat 70, upon a fixed supporn preferably the extension 58. A pin Tl isprovided which passes through the extremity of the latch and projectsbe-4 yond the lower face thereof. The projecting portion of this pincooperates with and adapted to enter the apertures or recesses 7:2 inthe hase Gl of the brackets 57, so that when the Work support has beenadjusted to desired position, the pin Will enter one of the recesses 72to secure the support against further adjustment.4 Vhcn it is del siredto adjust the support, the latch is firstino'ved about its' pivot, andthe support adjusted, after which the latch or catch may he placed inposition so that. the pin willenter the adjacent recess.

vi'he work support is provided upon its simpel-ting surface withclenching portions T3, and theseportions 73 are so arranged that one o*the portions will cooperate with the staple forming and drivingmechanism in each of the positions or' the latter, that is to say, whenthe staple forming` or driving mechanism is in the position shown inFig. e the foremost of the portions "i3 Will co-. operate therewith toclench the staple. ilvhen the stapling mechanism is in therpositionshown in Fig. the rearmost portion of the portion T3 will cooperatetherewith after the Work support has heen lateraily positioned to theposition shown in Fig. 7, to clench the staple. Should the stapling;rmechanism be adiusted to a position intermediate the positions shown inFigs. i and and the. work support correspondinglv adjusted, theintermediate portion 73 will coperateiviththe stitching mechanism toclench the staple.

vWith this improved construction, it Wiil he apparent that the staplemay he inserted through the flap at any desired angle, or in any of thepositions shown in diagram in Fig. ll. This mechanism permits the stapleto he inserted at an)7 angle at the will of the operator. and accordingto the grain in the work, so that it a narrow flap is provided, thestaple may he inserted lengthwise of the grain. and it a broad flap isprovided, it may he inserted cross-Wise. It desired. and it' theconditions permit, or it advisable, the staple may he inserted at anangle, that is. in a position to extend ohliq'uely across texenipliiication of mention, the mechanism Vshown and signed to insertthe staple only in three om, it is to he understood that provih-e madeto adjust the mechanism insert staple at any desired -out departingromthe of n'renten.

ln order that the invention might be fully understood, the details ofthe foregoing embodiment thereof have been thus specifically described,but what isvclaimed as new is:

1. The combination with a work support, ofa stapling mechanism, adriving mechanism cooperating therewith, means for adjusting saidstapling mechanism at various angles to said driving mechanism, at thesame time maintaining the timing of said stapling mechanism aforesaid,and means for adjusting said work support to aline the same with thestapling mechanism in its adjusted positions.

2. The combination of a main support, a worksupport adjustably mountedon the main support. stapling mechanism mounted upon the main supportfor adjustment about an upright axis to varjv the angle at which thestaples are driven to the edge of the work, and means for adjusting thework support transversely with respect to the axis of movement ot' thestapling mechanism. y

The combination of a main support, a work support adjustably mounted onthe main support, stapling mechanism mounted upon the main support foradjustment about an upright axis tovary the angle of the staple totheedge of the work, means for adjusting the work support transversely withrespect to the axis of movementotl the stapling mechanism, and means forlocking the work support in any of its adjusted positions.

4. The combination of a/work support, a stapling mechanism coperatintherewith, means whereby the' angle of tie staple to the edge of thework may be varied, means including meshing gears for operating thestapling mechanism, a vhousing inclosiug said gears, meansoutside of thehousing for shifting one of the gears out of engagement with the otherot' said gears to render said operating mechanism inoperative during theadjustment of the means accessible from the outside of the housing Jforsecuring the stapling mechanism in an)- of its adjusted positions.

rlfhc combination of a stapling mechanism, means whereinv the angle ofthe staple to the edge of' the work may be varied. means includingmeshing gears for operating the .stapling inecbanism, means for shittingone of the gears out of engagement with the other gear to render -said.operatingy mechanism inoperative durlng the adjust- Y ment of thestapling mechanism. and means for .securing the stapling mechanism inits adjusted position.

t .-ln a device of the character described, the combination ot' asupport, .-'tapling mechanism mounted thereon for adjustment about 'anupright pivot. driving mechanism for the stapling mechanism includingspaced .stapling mechanism, andl with said spaced gears, a housinginclosing the gears. means accessible from the outside of the housingfor shitting the said ixtcrmediate gear out of engagement with thespaced gears to permit the pivotal adjustment of the stapling mechanism,and 'an indicator for positioning the said mechanism.

S. In a machine of the character descrid, the combination of a support,staplmg mechanism mounted upon the support for movement aboutan u prightpivot` a gear operatively connected with the stapling mechanism andshiftable therewith. a gear spaced from the first mentioned gear towardand away from which the said first mentioned gear is movable when thestapling mechanism moved about its pivot, a meshingl with the .aforesaidgears and morable out of mesh therewith, means for thus moving said lastmentioned gear to permiI the `stapling mechanism to be adjusted, meansfor rotating one ofthe gears and positive means for locking the staplingmechanism in any of its adjusted positions.

ft. In a machine ofthe character described, the combination of asupport., staplina mechanism, a pivot pin connecting the. sait.'mechanism to the support for adjustment. with respect thereto about anupright pivot., a gear operativelj7 connected to the stapling mechanismand shiitable therewih. a tixed gear .spaced from the first mentionedgear and with respect to which the said first mentioned gear isshiftable, a gear looseldv journalcd on the pivot pin and meshing withboth of the other said gears. and means for longitudinally shifting thepivot pin to move the gear there( n into and ont of inesh with the othergears.

to. In a machine of the character described, the combination of asupport;7 stapling mechanism. a pivot pin l:onnecting the said mechanismto the support for adjustment with respect thereto about an uprightpivot, a gear operatively c innected to ing with both of the other saidgears, means for longitudinally shifting the pivot pin to `'move thegeen die;

.vifiefi v'itii with the other the stapiingc sitions.

il. ay machine of the chai'actei. sczibed, the combination of a support,staining mec' nism, a pivot pin connecting the said ine@ ianism io tilesupport o acigears, and ineansior iooking mechanism in its aeg-steffipcjnstment. Wi ii respect these-to about upright pivot, a gearoperatively connected to the. stapiing mechanism and siiiftaioietherewith, a fined gea? space fiom the First nientionm1 gear and withrespect to which the said mentioned gear is siiiftabie, a gear looselyjouj naied on the pii'ot pin vand meshing *ith both of the otiiei saidgears, and ineens for iongltutiinaiiy shifting the pivot pin to inouetoe gear thereon intoand cui, of mesu with the. other gears, saidsupport eilig, Diovieii with a housing Within Winch s aie locatedv amachine of tiie character Ciecombination o' a support, A c nism, a,oivot pin connecting the sai aecnanism to the support for acijustmentwith respect. thereto about ail-upright pivot, o gear operativeiyconnected to the stapiing mechanism anzi Isiiiftabie ther-eu'ith, afixed gear spaced the first inentioned ,geai' and with i'espect to whichthe said. iii'sr mentioned geni: is siiietabie, a gear iooseij/journaieci the pix-oe pin and meshings,f with both of the other saidgears, means for iongituciinaiy shiftingthe pivot pin to inc-ve tile[fear thereon into an@` out of mesh with the other gears, saiti supportbeing provvided with a housing Within which the gears are. iocateci, s:housing being provided with an openm Hough which access may be had tothe gears, and a closure for the opening. Y

13. in a machine of the character described, the combination ofasulopoct provi'f d with a chamber, staining mechanism` a gearoperatively connected to the mechanism and iocatec, Within tiic chamber,second gear also within the ciiarniicl and from the ist pivot.

stapiing' mechanism with 3nvotai mij said pin extending` into tii'echamber with one end projecting' outside of the chamber, a gear iooscivnioiintefi 'Sue pivot pin, and meshingf with the Spears, a handle on theYpioiecting' end .of pivot `pin for iongiitudinaiiy adjusting' 'tile ninto more the gear thereon into aofi out of mesh *with the first saidgenis, and means for-rotating one of the. seais.

le. in a machine of chazactei1 fiesciibed, the cmvoination i a supportprofiimiiwr. staniing' mechanism, a gear oper .Yeiy connes e to themechanism and io ,fated within inc ciiamber, a second gear also hecimmoei' spaced pin support for ustmcnt about an upright asis,

,on into andouaof mesh connecting thereof,

from the 'first genna pivot pin connecting tile staining mechanism withthe support for pijfotsi adjustment about an upright axis, said ,einextending into the chamber Wiih oneend projecting outside of thechamber, a gear loosely mounted on thepivot pin, and meshing wtii therst said gears, a handle on the projecting' end of4 the pivot pin forlongitudinaiiy adjusting the pin to move the thereon into and out ofmesh with' the first said seais, means for rotating one o the gears,

and a fastening device accessibie f oni ne outside of the housing forsecuring .tile stepiing mechanism in its acijuste posif'zion.

l5. in a machine o the character fiescribeti, the combination of asupportanovided with a iecess opening tnough the t'ace thereof, staplingmechanism, support for the mechanism, said support projecting into theiecess, a pifot pin engaging the Weils of the iecess and passing throughthe second said support, foi; ,oiiotaiy connecting the stapiingmechanism for pivotal adjustment; with respect to the first' saidsupport, a gear opera-tively connected to the stapiing mechanism antijournaied upon the second said sun oft and located within the ecess. asecond ,gear aisoin the recess and spaced from the gear, a gea?suppoited'oy the pivot, nin Within the recessfand meshing with the otherSuid gears. means for'shifting the geen on the pivot out of mesh withthe other .Wears to pci-init` adjustment of the stapiing mechanism andinto mesh with the gears again. and means accessible from the outside oftue recess adapted to engage the second said support to lock the partsin' 'their adjusted oositions. Y

16. in a machine of the 'character described, the combination of asupport; pso.- vided with a iecess opening though the face stainingmechanism, a support fo? the mechanism, said support projecting therecess, a pivof pin tige-nails of the i'ecess and passing tin-enga tassecond said support. foe pivotaiy connecing the stapiing mechanism forpvotsi scijustnie't with iespect to 'che first, said suport, e,operativey connected to the stapiing mechanism and journaied upon thesecon@ said support and iocated within the recess, a ond geur aiso inthe yeceseencispaced from the first gear, a geen supo-owed the pivot pinwithin che iecess and meshing: tine other said gears, means foe shiftingone goei* .on the pivot out of inesii Wisii eine @their gears to permitadjustmenb of the stsping mechanism and into mesh Witii tile gearsagain, the second. said suppose ming girovide with an opening therein,and a fastening pin accessible-from the outside of the recess andatiepted' to 'bevfinserted in the opening to iock the staplng Ymechanismin position,

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support, and means whereby the angle of the staple to the edge of theWork may be 'i tions, stapling mechanism cooperating with 17. Thecombination of a main support, a work support mounted thereon and forpiv- 4- otal movement in an upright plane, means for bodily adjustingthe `Work support in a horizontal plane, means for locking the Work Iisupport in its bodily adjusted positions, l stapling mechanism mountedupon the m in varied.

1S. Thecon'ibination of a main support, a work support, meansconnecting;r the 'Work support and .the main support for lateraladjustment of the support, means engaging both supports and operable toadjust the work support laterally. a catch connected to a fixed supportand arranged to engtage the work support for locltimgr the latter in itsadjusted positions, stapling mechanism cooperatingr with the worksupport, and means uhmm-hy the angle of the staple to the Work edge mayhe varied.

lf). The combination of a main support, a work support, meansconnectingr the Work support with the main support for lateraladjustment. a catch connected to a fixed support and arranged to engagethe vwork support for locking the latter in its adjusted positions,stapliner mechanism cooperating with the wor.; support and means wherebythe angle of the staple to the Work edge may be varied.

20. The combination of a main support, a f work support. meansconnecting the worlcg support with the main support for lateraliadjustment. means engaging both supports l and operable to adjust thework supportl aud arranged to engage the Work support' for locking thelatter in its adjusted posil the worlisupport, and means whereby the Iangle of the staple to the edge of the Work i ma)Y be varied.

El. The combination of a main support, a i

means' whereby the angle of the staple to the I edge of the work may bevaried.

The combination of a main support, a

'work support adjustably mounted thereon and provided with a pluralityof staple clencliiua portions. stapling mechanism mounted on the mainsupport. means Whereh v the angle of the staple to the edge of the worl:ma)Y he varied, and means whereby the tto-rk support ma)v becorrespondingly7 ad"- justed to position one of said clenching por- 5tions to cooperate with thestapling mechanif-m in each of the positionsof the latter 2?. 'l`l.|e combination of a main suppon. a workr support,stapline mechanismmounted upon the main support for pivotal adjustmentabout an upright axis whereby the angle of the staple to the edge of theWork may be varied. said Work support being provided with a plurality ofclenching portions. and means for adjusting.; the work support and in adirection transversely of the said pivot of the stapling mechanism toposition one of the said clenching portions 'iereon to j cvperale withthe Stapline,r mechanism in .each of its adjusted positions. laterally,a catch pivoted to a fixed support In testimony whereof I have signed mymane to this specification, in the presence of tv'o subscribing;witnesses, on this 14th day oi January D. 1910.

' HENRY WEBER. 'Vitnesscs:

J. Il. JocHUM, Jr., Il. Semi.

